Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist: The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO), situated at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health in Oxford, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist to lead and coordinate research activities on malaria chemoprevention.
Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Malaria Chemoprevention
Designation:
Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Malaria Chemoprevention |
| Location | Li Ka Shing Centre for Health and Information Discovery, Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus, Headington, IDDO OX3 7LF |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD/DPhil in Clinical Medicine or Biomedical Research; previous research experience |
| Salary | £48,235 – £57,255 per annum |
| Contract Type | Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027 |
| Application Deadline | 12 midday on 9 June 2025 |
Job Description:
As the Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist, you will:
- Lead and coordinate research on malaria chemoprevention in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium.
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure data sharing on malaria chemoprevention studies.
- Address research questions using available data and mentor PhD students and staff within the IDDO Science Team.
- Contribute to grant applications and produce scientific reports and publications, with the aim of delivering results to high-profile journals.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of various datasets within the field.
Eligibility/Qualification:
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD/DPhil in clinical medicine or biomedical research.
- Possess previous research experience in a related field.
- Demonstrate practical success in solving quantitative problems.
- Exhibit strong and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, for presenting research results clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience working with biomedical data is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications online, including a supporting statement and CV. The supporting statement must detail how the candidate meets each of the selection criteria using specific examples of past skills and experiences.
Last Date for Apply:
Applications must be submitted before 12 midday on 9 June 2025. Please reference job code 178581 in all correspondence.
For more information about this role, please refer to the relevant sections on the University of Oxford’s website.
